In 2010, when I was in the midst of my Renaissance–and a Creative Writing course at UCONN–it occurred to me that the intense craving I once had for a person in my life was akin to an addiction to fast food. Poetry is the ultimate playground for such inspirations, relying heavily on metaphors and abstractions … [Read more…]
I can think of few more easily recognized icons in pop culture than Spaceship Earth at Disney’s Epcot. Whether you call it the giant golf ball or its real name, it’s more than just a really neat landmark to figure out where the entrance to Epcot lies. During our 2015 trip to Walt Disney World, … [Read more…]
Disclosure: I was a guest of Ocho Cafe Tacos & Tequila at a recent event where they invited local influencers to taste a sampling of their menu. All photos and opinions remain my own. At the convergence of Route 44/Albany Avenue and Route 218/North Main Street in West Hartford, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Bishop’s … [Read more…]
Disclosure: This post and recipe for Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Tzatziki was sponsored by Sabra. As always, all opinions remain 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make Poet in the Pantry possible! My eating habits have been downright terrible lately. This commitment to rest and relaxation during the second … [Read more…]
I developed this recipe for Pan-Roasted Maple Dijon Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in collaboration with Side Delights, who compensated me for this post. All opinions, as always, remain my own. Thanks for sharing my excitement for the brands that help keep my creativity flowing! Those lazy, hazy days of summer will be upon us … [Read more…]
Disclosure: This is a compensated post written on behalf of Sabra for National Hummus Day. All opinions–as well as my enthusiasm for hummus–remain entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep the lights on at Poet in the Pantry! It’s National Hummus Day 2017!! May 13th is the day set aside annually … [Read more…]
Cabot Open Farm Sunday offers the public an opportunity to peek behind barn doors and discover what their neighbor farmers do every day. Removing the veil of mystery, visitors learn a little something along the way. In Connecticut, we have several Cabot co-op farms, and I visited two of them during the October 9, 2016 … [Read more…]
Four more days to go until I finally get in for my behavioral health appointment. It’s been a month of doing pretty much anything I could to keep my head above water. Knitting like crazy. I lost track, finally, of how many hats I made, and even moved on to knitting one with some gorgeous … [Read more…]
Disclosure: while my travel and accommodations were provided by Gateway Canyons Resort, free of charge, all opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands who help make this blog happen! When we left off in Part 1… …it was time to leave the pool and catch a bus. I throw on my clichéd … [Read more…]
Disclosure: while my travel and accommodations were provided by Gateway Canyons Resort, free of charge, all opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands who help make this blog happen! It’s mid-June 2016. I exit the tiny airport in Grand Junction, Colorado, to a blast of desert heat. This isn’t Connecticut anymore. A … [Read more…]